The Grief Coaster: Understanding stress in grief

Stress is a given, whether it's experienced in response to major life events or minor everyday occurrences. When life is…
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Yearning in Grief and Loss

I’m a yearner; always have been and always will be. I ache for days and moments that exist only in…
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Grief Weeds and Wildflowers

Wildflowers are flowers that grow in the wild. Some green-thumbed gardener doesn’t intentionally plant them; rather they sprout from the seeds…
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Using Defense Mechanisms in Grief

Defense mechanisms refer to behaviors used to protect oneself from unpleasant thoughts and emotions like guilt, anger, shame, and jealousy. Some…
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hindsight bias in grief

"I should have known...": Understanding Hindsight Bias in Grief

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  • Eleanor Haley
People have a natural tendency to sift through the ashes of tragedy in search of explanations. To quote Holocaust survivor…
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February Feelings: February Photo Challenge

I'm sure you're aware that it's February. February is a month - the second month of the year to be…
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Coping With the Conflicting Emotions of Grief

Coping with the Conflicting Emotions of Grief

How are you feeling today? Yes, you. It's a simple question. You're asked a version of it every day. You…
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Just Hold On... When Grieving at the Holidays

We want to take a minute (really, this will only take a minute!) to remind you to hold on. Hold…
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Holiday Moments: Past and Present

by Litsa Williams Before three weeks ago I had never put out a single holiday decoration in my own home.…
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